Striving to prevent family homelessness, improve the well-being of families in shelter and support the stability of families post-shelter | FHC Fellows @NYC_HOV
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Family Homelessness Coalition retweeted
Today, Win’s VP of Public Policy and Strategy, @ChrisMannNYC, testified before the NYC Council Committee on General Welfare on reforms to protect the safety and well-being of families with children experiencing homelessness.
Family Homelessness Coalition retweeted
In the latest episode of the AFC Podcast, we spoke to AFC Staff Attorney Maddy Pinckney about transition supports, what comes after high school for students with disabilities, and how to support students in developing crucial self-advocacy skills advocatesforchildren.org/res…
Family Homelessness Coalition retweeted
Nearly 500,000 babies and toddlers across the U.S. experienced homelessness and housing instability in recent years. This isn't just a NYC issue; it's a national challenge that demands action. Read more in @TheImprintNews: imprintnews.org/top-stories/…
Family Homelessness Coalition retweeted
For Stephanie, a mom of 3, securing a home away from her abuser offered "the chance to breathe." But rental assistance alone isn't always enough, according to a new report from @newdestinyorg, which calls for vouchers to be paired with aftercare support. citylimits.org/the-move-that…
Family Homelessness Coalition retweeted
Great news for thousands of New Yorkers who rely on Emergency Housing Vouchers, including many former Win clients. New HUD guidance will help replace expiring vouchers with long-term rental assistance, helping families stay in their homes. gothamist.com/news/after-tru…
Family Homelessness Coalition retweeted
For thousands of NYC families, the wait for child care assistance is finally coming to an end. The City is beginning to move families off the ACS voucher waitlist, bringing free child care to more than 10,000 children. nyc.gov/mayors-office/news/2…
Family Homelessness Coalition retweeted
Our Director of Policy & Research, Jade Vasquez, spoke with Virginia Noone about the many points where the CityFHEPS process can stall, from application submission to inspections & final approvals. Read more about the need to cut these bureaucratic delays. byvirginianoone.substack.com…
Family Homelessness Coalition retweeted
If you’re enrolled in Medicaid, check your mail for an important notice about upcoming changes. Some New Yorkers may be affected beginning January 1, 2027.
Questions? Call 347-665-0214.
Learn more about the upcoming changes: nyc.gov/site/doh/health/heal…
#Medicaid #HealthCoverage
Family Homelessness Coalition retweeted
“ Educational justice does not begin when the school bell rings. It begins with whether every child has a fair and reliable way to get there”👏we agree @RJackson_NYC.
The number of students who began the year without a bus is a crisis and a call to action.gothamist.com/news/school-bu…
Family Homelessness Coalition retweeted
Hundreds and hundreds of NYC students with disabilities with no school bus service at all.
Students on buses arriving to school an hour late.
Contracts from 1979.
NYC and NYS leaders must must take all steps needed to overhaul @NYCSchools bus service.
nydailynews.com/2026/09/18/n…
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Family Homelessness Coalition retweeted
Families deserve better busing NOW! Join @YudelkaTapia @RJackson_NYC & the Road to Better Busing Coalition as we call for urgent, long-overdue changes to NYC’s school bus system. RSVP: tinyurl.com/ywkb35r7
🗓️Thursday, September 17th @ 12pm
📍Tweed Courthouse Steps
Family Homelessness Coalition retweeted
Leaving thousands of students with disabilities without a bus for the start of the school year is not only unacceptable but illegal.
nydailynews.com/2026/09/05/y…
Family Homelessness Coalition retweeted
It's almost the start of a new school year! Join AFC advocates for a webinar about the issues families often experience at this time, and advocacy tips you can use to troubleshoot issues with busing, special education services & placements, and much more.
advocatesforchildren.org/eve…
Family Homelessness Coalition retweeted
Today, Win CEO @ChrisCQuinn joined Assemblymember @TonySimone, who convened housing advocates & elected officials at City Hall, including AMs @JordanJGWright, @EmilyAssembly and Council Member @CarlMichaelW, to sound the alarm on NYC’s housing and homelessness crisis.
Family Homelessness Coalition retweeted
Thank you, @NYCMayor, for launching the Housing Court fast track to get tenants urgent relief faster. Keeping New Yorkers safely in their homes is critical to preventing displacement and homelessness. nyc.gov/mayors-office/news/2…
Family Homelessness Coalition retweeted
80,000 New Yorkers sleep in shelter tonight. Many are parents losing childcare over paperwork, not effort. HSU joined the Day Care Council of NY and Henry Street Settlement in a new City Limits op-ed on fixing NYC's childcare catch-22.
citylimits.org/opinion-nycs-…
Family Homelessness Coalition retweeted
The New York City Council moved CityFHEPS expansion forward today.
Thank you to Speaker @JulieMenin, @CMPiSanchez, and every elected official who never gave up on this fight.
New Yorkers who needed housing could not wait. You never stopped pushing.
#endhomelessness #nyc
Family Homelessness Coalition retweeted
The 120+ organizations comprising the Coalition for Equitable Education Funding thank @NYCMayor & @NYCCouncil for ensuring essential @NYCSchools programs will continue for the coming year. These programs are benefiting thousands of students and families.
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Family Homelessness Coalition retweeted
We're encouraged to see today's @POLITICONY Playbook recognize what advocates have long said: expanding rental vouchers is essential to helping families leave shelter & find lasting stability. This year’s investment creates a strong foundation to build on. politico.com/newsletters/new…
